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WOMEN OF THE LAKEVILLE CHAMBER LUNCHEON September 26 11:15 am-1:00 pm Speakers Beth Krehbiel, CEO of Fairview Ridges Hospital and Dr. Beth Thomas "Latest and Greatest in Healthcare" Holiday Inn & Suites $20 members/$30 non SPONSORED BY SCHOOL BOARD
CANDIDATE FORUM October 2
6:45-8:30 pm City Hall MAYOR CANDIDATE FORUM October 9 6:45-8:30 pm City Hall CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUM October 16 6:45-8:30 pm City Hall STATE LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATE FORUMS
& GENERAL MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON October 23 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Crystal Lake Golf Club $20 member/$30 non |
AMBASSADOR UPDATE
By Kathi Lindau, Lakeview Bank
 The Ambassadors had their annual picnic at Casperson Park in August. The weather and food were wonderful and a good time was had by all.
The highlight was a visit from the Lakeville Police K-9 Teams, Officer Chad Loeffler and Shadow and Officer Jason Jensen and Zeus.
After an interesting talk and demonstration a brave Shanen Lee of M&I - part of BMO Bank & Todd Anderson of Dick's Lakeville Sanitation each donned bite sleeves and survived the leap & bite of an excited K-9 Shadow! One more check off their bucket lists!
To become part of the Ambassadors Committee, please contact Kathi Lindau 952.892.9716 or Linda Rynda at 952.469.2020.
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Learn what it takes to launch and grow a small business with classes offered by WomenVenture, SCORE, and Dakota County Library. Small Business Counseling presented by SCORE.
Business Survival Skills presented by WomenVenture.
Get a lender to say YES presented by WomenVenture.
For more information or to register, visit www.dakotacounty.us/library or call 651-450-2943.
 CONGRATS
APPRO Development for celebrating their 25th anniversary!
Jack Matasosky, CEO has been active in land development, design and construction services since 1978. Reserved seats/tickets to Lakeville Arts Center performances can now be purchased online! Congratulations City of Lakeville named 19th in the BEST PLACES TO LIVE in the United States by Money Magazine! Lakeville was chosen in the category of population over 50,000. This recognition supports the city's marketing campaign "Positioned to Thrive". |
WELCOME
NEW MEMBERS
Majestic Hills Ranch
Larry Johnson
24580 Dakota Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044 952-703-3719 All Saints Catholic Church Jackie Sauber 19795 Holyoke Av Lakeville, MN 55044 952-469-4481 Document Technology Solutions Jeff Schulz 9401 James Av S, Suite 120 Bloomington, MN 55431 952-516-7925 American Red Cross Mike Fries 100 S Robert Street St Paul, MN 55107 651-291-4634 Laugh Lines 132 4th Ave N South St. Paul, MN 55075 651-528-8454
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2012 Board of Directors
President Karen Wentworth Hobo, Inc./Chemquist Vice President Shelia Longie Shred Right Second Vice President Bob Curtis Farmers Insurance Past President Bruce Rydeen Cerron Commercial Properties Secretary Glenn Starfield Express Employment Professionals Officers Dean Simon, Ace Hardware Dick Dahl, MOM Brands Kristina Murto, Ensemble Creative & Marketing Jamie Dahlen, Holiday Inn Mike Puppe, Lakeview Bank Darrell Mullenbach, CliftonLarsonAllen Emily Fox Williams, Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer Mike Bischel, Bischel Builidng Ex-officio Steve Mielke, City of Lakeville Dr. Lisa Snyder, Lakeville ISD 194 Chamber Staff Todd Bornhauser Executive Director Jeanne Marie Hutter Director of Marketing,Tourism & Communications Linda Rynda Director of Membership Services Michele Shea Accountant, Office Administrator
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LAKEVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
19950 Dodd Blvd. Suite 101 Lakeville, MN 55044 952.469.2020 FAX: 952.469.2028 |
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PRESIDENTS CORNER
By 2012 President Karen Wentworth, HOBO Inc./Chemquest Inc.
 BE INFORMED!
Election season is upon us. There are many contests and many candidates to learn about prior to November 6th.
We have the extremely important Presidential election between current President Barack Obama and his challenger Governor Mitt Romney; U.S. Senate race for Minnesota current Senator Amy Klobuchar and challenger Kurt Bills; and a U.S. House race with current Representative John Kline and challenger Mike Obermueller.
There are many issues to review and it is the responsibility of the voting public to be informed with those issues and where the candidates stand so that we make informed decisions about who should lead us in this country. This is not only true with the national elections but also all of our local elections! This year we will elect Minnesota representation in both the MN House and Senate. At the Lakeville level there are the Mayorial, City Council and Area School Board races.
Unfortunately, for local elections, name recognition often wins the races without the voters actually knowing who the candidates are and what they actually stand for. Voters may not take the time to find out what vision candidates have for their city or school district or what ideas he or she might have for the future. For some emotional appeals overrule common sense decisions. Elections results should not be based on that.
It is the responsibility of all voters to learn about the candidates and the issues during an election season. We need to make educated decisions about where our country, state and community are going. The choices we make this November when we cast our votes for those who will lead will be decisions that not only we, but our children and grandchildren will have to live with for years to come. Therefore come to the candidate forums that your chamber hosts and learn about the candidates and BE INFORMED!
JOIN US FOR CANDIDATE FORUMSThe Lakeville Area Chamber provides its members and the general public with the opportunity to learn about the candidates running for local offices. These candidate forums will be videoed taped and then replayed on the Local Access Cable channels. We urge every resident of Lakeville to attend these forums or view on Cable television to find out where the candidates stand on the issues that are important to Lakeville and its residents.The Candidate Forums are as follows:Lakeville School Board Forum - Tuesday, Oct. 2, 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm, Lakeville City Hall Lakeville Mayor Forum - Tuesday, Oct. 9, 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm, Lakeville City Hall Lakeville City Council Forum - Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm, Lakeville City Hall MN State Legislative Forum - Tuesday, Oct. 23, Chamber of Commerce Luncheon format*, Crystal Lake Golf Club 11:00 am - State Senate Forum 12:00 pm - Luncheon 1:00 pm - State House Forum (*Chamber Members $20, Non-Members $30)
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BUSINESS & EDUCATION COMMITTEE
By Chair Bob Finke, Family Health Medical Clinic
The business and education committee is busy preparing for the annual career jamboree fair. All juniors from both High Schools are required to attend this event which will be held at Lakeville South High School on Monday, November 5th from 2:45 - 4:45. There will be representatives from over 75 careers available to the students. The students will interview the representatives that they choose and complete a form that becomes part of their student portfolio.
The annual teacher appreciation visits start this month. We visited Eastview Elementary on September 7th and will go to JFK Elementary on October 5th.
Members of our committee will soon begin serving as interviewers for the senior interviews at Lakeville South High School. This is a required activity for all seniors and provides them with a real interview experience as well as providing feedback and tips for them to use in future interviews.
Our next committee meeting is Friday, October 12 at 7:30 AM. All chamber members are welcome to participate in any of the activities of the Business and Education Committee.
It was nice seeing all of you at the 3rd Annual Bowling event at Brunswick Zone on September 18th which raised over $6,000 for the Chamber Foundation! Funds raised from this event help support our activities for students and teachers.
Bob Finke can be reached at Family Health Medical Clinic
952-469-0500 for questions or to become active in this committee. |
MEMBER SERVICES By Linda Rynda
This is a personal invitation to join us at our next New Member Orientation. Topics include sponsorships and advertising, networking, marketing, using the Chamber Conference room, Government Affairs, Public Officials, Committees, Programs, Business Education, Seminars, and the Convention and Visitors Bureau. All members are welcome, not just new ones! PLEASE JOIN US
New Member Orientation
October 24, 2012
7:30 - 9:00 am
Chamber Conference Room
RSVP please by October 23.
LindaR@LakevilleChamber.org
Thanks to the ISD-194  School District
speakers for their
informational State of the Schools chamber luncheon last week with numerous speakers and great presentation.
Congratulations to the  Venture Camp
high school students who received their scholarships for 2012 during the State of the Schools luncheon at Brackett's Crossing Country Club.
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CHAMBER FOUNDATION UPDATE
By Chair Roz Peterson, Cerron Commercial Properties
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
The Chamber Foundation's 3rd annual Bowling Tournament this week raised over $6,000! Thanks for your support and sponsorships that keep business ideas and education in our public schools.
It's not only a fun event, but the money we raise at the bowling tournament is used for:
Career jamboree
College Financial Planning Night
Teacher Appreciation Visits to all schools
Mock Car Crash Vehicles during Prom Week
Printing of Career Portfolios
Best Prep Summer Business Venture Camps
Leadership Lakeville
Other business related education events, including speakers and seminars  Great job Brackett's Crossing Country Club for 1st place!
Creative Ensemble & Marketing Kris Murto, Steve Volavka, Lonny Olson and Mike Mittelstaed took best costume. 
Congrats to every one's new best friend/Wall of Beer winner Erik Dahlager of Dick's Sanitation.
Nice strike Karen Wentworth of Hobo/Chemquest, winner of Strike Pot!
  Special thanks to all of our members and their teams who attended the bowling tournament on Tuesday! We couldn't do it without you.
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